Sermons on Hophni: showing 1-15 of 285

Call A Spade A Spade

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 4, 2022

Open rebuke is better than secret love (Proverbs 27:5)

The Bible says that Open rebuke is better than secret love. And at 1 Samuel chapters 2 to 4 there is a relevant story about Eli an Israelite priest who appears to have loved his impious sons more than he loved God. It is time for us to call a spade a spade. There is no such thing as a l.g.b.t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5

When God Called Samuel

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 14, 2003

Samuel’s call was timely because the priesthood of Eli’s family line had been defiled and compromised by his sons Hophni and Phineas.

WHEN GOD CALLED SAMUEL Text: First Samuel 3:1-10 We have all heard of a thing called tough love. Tough love is when one confronts another with unyielding consequences. Tough love does not yield to the ones who want to bend the rules. Tough love is tough because it reminds the ones or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Lamps Without Light

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001

Christians are to be the light set on a hill that show forth the love of God to the lost. We must learn from Eli, Hophni and Phineas how not to lose that light.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning From A Father’s Failures

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2010

Eli failed to have a positive influence on his sons Hophni & Phinehas. Fathers have the responsibility of being positive influences on their children. But what responsibilities can be undertaken to accomplish this? To have a positive influence on your

LEARNING from a FATHER’s FAILURES—1Samuel 2:12-36 Father & son/Open cockpit ride thrill ride/Bartered price/Not 1 word or high price/Loop-Dive-Turn-Climb/ “You almost won!....‘Cause I sure felt like hollerin’ when my boy fell out!” A Father’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Choices In The Tabernacle

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 28, 2021

We hear much today about self-proclaimed preachers who seem to care little about the Lord and His Holy Word but seem to care a great deal about their wealth and popularity. Phinehas and Hophni were not so concerned about popularity but they certainly cared about their creature comforts!

Bad Choices In The Tabernacle Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:27-36, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Leviticus 24:10-16, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Kings 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

1 Samuel 3:1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 21, 2021

In this sermon we take a look at Samuel's heritage and how he came to minister before the Lord under Eli, and, why the Lord was quiet in the days preceding Samuel's time as the prophet of Israel.

1 Samuel 3:1 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 1 Samuel 6:6, Psalm 98:5, Hebrews 3:8, Isaiah 63:17, Hebrews 12:1-3, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Ichabod: Where Is The Glory? Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 26, 2023

In the story of "Ichabod: Where is the Glory?" we explore God's presence, human frailty, and His enduring faithfulness. It's a journey from despair to restoration, revealing God's unchanging love.

Ichabod: Where is the Glory? Introduction: In our study of the book of Samuel, we come across a tragic event that signifies the departure of the glory of God from His people. The story of the Ark of the Covenant and its capture by the Philistines reveals the consequences of sin and disobedience. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22, 1 Samuel 2:12-17, Exodus 40:34-35, Psalm 24:7-10, Exodus 25:8, Matthew 18:20, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, Leviticus 10:1-3, Numbers 4:15, 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Exodus 24:16, Exodus 33:22, Exodus 40:34, Psalm 51:11, Revelation 2:4-5, Exodus 25:10-22, Exodus 25:22, Revelation 3:1-3, James 4:7-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 3:19, Micah 6:6-8, Romans 12:1, Psalm 42:1-2, John 15:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

The Two Paths: Eli's Sons And Samuel

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

we embark on a journey through the pages of 1 Samuel, where we'll see how different lives can teach us important lessons.

"Good morning, beloved family in faith. Today, we embark on a journey through the pages of 1 Samuel, where we'll see how different lives can teach us important lessons. We'll delve into the perils of ignoring God's guidance, the blessings that come with faithful service, and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 28, 2003

Many people live any way they want, and yet when a trial or tragedy comes their way, they wonder, "Where is God?" The fact is, sin still separates us from God, and deprives us of His presence and power.

Where Is God? Text: Deut.31: 17; I Sam.4: 12-22 Intro: I would suppose that every Christian, who has at some point in their life found themselves frustrated and discouraged by trials, has silently asked the question, “Where is God?” Even as we asked that question, we knew in our hearts that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:12-22, Deuteronomy 31:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 24, 2009

For 20 years God’s judgment had been on Israel. He was trying to get them to remember something... but what?

OPEN: The story’s told of an old Navajo Indian who had had the good fortune to have oil discovered on his land. He became a very wealthy man as a result, but wealth did not change him. He went on living just as he was before. In the meantime, the money piled up in the bank. But every now and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fetching The Ark

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 6, 2018

In Eli's day, Israel was in a low spiritual state. When they lost a battle with the Philistines, Instead of repenting and reentering the battle with God's favor, they used the Ark of the Covenant as a magical box to defeat their enemy. Didn't work!!!

Richard Tow 4.21.18 Background: Our story this morning begins with two children who grew up in a pastor’s home. These boys were born into a long line of preachers. They grew up hearing about the Lord every day of their lives. In fact, when they were grown they too went into full-time ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Applied Glory Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 15, 2008

This message is from my "Applied" series. Things of God are of no avail to the believer until they are applied. The Key to discovering God’s Glory.

Applied Glory By: Pastor Donny Granberry I am preaching about applying spiritual things to our lives right now on Sunday Mornings. We have studied, “The Applied Blood,” “Applied Pentecost,” and today I would like to focus of the “Applied Glory” of the Lord. Apply – means to put to use, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hurt? The Boomerang Of Bitter Hurt.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 23, 2023

It is possible to be so driven by anger, hurt and bitterness that the pain will drive us away from God's plan.

HURT, ARE WE DRIVEN BY BITTER HURT? BOOMERANG! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson HURT AND BITTERNESS THRIVE AT THE ROOT LEVEL. THEREFORE THEY ARE OFTEN HARD TO DEAL WITH… THERE IS A BOOMERANG EFFECT OF BEING HURT AND BITTER… THERE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 24:10, Matthew 6:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Tending The Lamp

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

Eli nor his sons watched after the lamp in the temple that provided a light and it went out. This is a brief outline of what happens when the light of the local church goes out

WHO IS TENDING THE LAMP? I Samuel 2:12, 22 & I Samuel 3: 3 Intro: In the reading of the text we see a few things. First, we have read about Eli’s sons Hophni and Phineas and how wicked they were. In The final verse of scripture we read how the lamp of God has gone out in the temple. I want to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational